Winter's onset brings mood changes to many Americans, poll finds
Many Americans experience a "winter funk" as the days grow shorter and temperatures turn colder, a new American Psychiatric Association poll reports.
Nov 6, 2024
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Researchers discover cancer mechanism that can eliminate tumors—even those resistant to immunotherapy
A technological breakthrough by medical researchers at Tel Aviv University enabled the discovery of a cancer mechanism that prevents the immune system from attacking tumors. The researchers were surprised to find that reversing ...
Oct 30, 2024
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Bright light therapy found to be effective for nonseasonal depressive disorders
Bright light therapy (BLT) is an effective adjunctive treatment for nonseasonal depressive disorder, according to a review published online Oct. 2 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Oct 7, 2024
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Home-based phototherapy as effective as office-based for psoriasis
For plaque or guttate psoriasis, home-based narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy is as effective as office-based phototherapy, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Dermatology to coincide with the annual ...
Sep 30, 2024
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TikTok 'sunburning' hack won't heal your acne—but it may put you at risk of skin cancer
Social media is full of questionable advice. But one of the latest skincare hacks some users are sharing online is seriously worrying. Some content creators on TikTok are claiming that getting a sunburn or spending time in ...
Sep 30, 2024
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Approach developed for guideline-concordant phototherapy in newborns
In a technical report published online Aug. 26 in Pediatrics, a standardized approach is presented for the use of guideline-concordant phototherapy for the management of hyperbilirubinemia in newborn infants.
Aug 26, 2024
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Bright light exposure tied to sleep regularity and reduced depression symptoms
Why might more time in the sun boost a person's mood? A new study led by investigators at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests that sleep may hold the key.
Jul 18, 2024
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Dermatologist explains light therapy for skin
Dermatologists advise their patients to avoid harmful ultraviolet light, which can cause skin damage, photo-aging and skin cancer. But they also may prescribe light therapy to treat certain skin conditions. Light therapy ...
Apr 24, 2024
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Water allergy: A debilitating but thankfully rare condition
In the realm of medical anomalies, few conditions captivate curiosity and concern quite like aquagenic urticaria, commonly known as "water allergy".
Mar 25, 2024
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Therapy using intense light and chronological time can benefit heart
Managing circadian rhythms through intense light and chronologically timed therapy can help prevent or treat a variety of circulatory system conditions including heart disease, according to a new study from researchers at ...
Mar 14, 2024
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